Ontario Weightlifting Association
Weightlifting Canada Haltérophilie
Memos and Communication
Qualification Process for 2026 Senior and Junior Canadian Championships
February 11, 2026
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The 2026 Senior National Championships and the 2026 National Junior Championships will be utilizing the new weight categories (see below). Athletes will qualify in the current weight categories, and they can select the weight category above or below in the new weight categories. The current markers will be used with the same standard of 74% for Senior Nationals and 47% for Junior Nationals.
New Weight Categories
Men: 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg, 85 kg, 95 kg, 110 kg, 110+ kg
Women: 49 kg, 53 kg, 57 kg, 61 kg, 69 kg, 77 kg, 86 kg, 86+ kg
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December 17, 2025
Memo from WCH:
New Weight Class Markers, International Qualifying Events, Qualification Guidelines for 2026
Dec 17, 2025
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Please find the following documents linked below:
For international competitions occurring after August 1, 2026, athletes will be able to qualify from either the current weight categories or the new weight categories. The current marker system will be used to qualify for all international competitions prior to August 1. ​​
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December 17, 2025
2026 Qualifying Events for International Competitions v2
Nov 7, 2025
November 13, 2025